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title: "Operation of Creative Community Hub Building"
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# Operation of Creative Community Hub Building

Buyer: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e5ca8e1-ec6a-4a54-b50d-a57eff5bd75a

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## Summary

Blackpool Council is seeking a local creative organisation to operate its new Creative Community Hub Building, an initiative aimed at supporting local creatives in Blackpool, England. The tender, classified under Arts-facility operation services, was published on 30th July 2021, with a tender period deadline of 17th August 2021. The subsequent contract is set to commence on 1st January 2022 and will continue until 31st December 2025. This procurement process, which follows an open procedure, provides opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). 

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on creative industries, particularly those that can contribute to community engagement and cultural activities. Local creative organisations, especially SMEs and VCSEs, would be well-suited to compete for this contract, leveraging their local knowledge and connections to effectively manage and foster the hub's purpose of collaboration and resource sharing among creatives in Blackpool. Interested parties can contact Paul Mullane at Blackpool Council for further details.

## Notice

Blackpool Council is seeking a local creative organisation to take up the operation of its new creative community hub building. This exciting new initiative is designed to provide a resource base for local creatives to sell their products, share knowledge and skills and collaborate in delivering grass roots creative and cultural activities for Blackpool residents and visitors.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1fb309e-a736-411a-aa3b-f40e93f1e0c0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLACKPOOL COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY1 3AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Talbot |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AUNTY SOCIAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92320000 - Arts-facility operation services

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2021 at 10:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1fb309e-a736-411a-aa3b-f40e93f1e0c0
- 30 Jul 2021 at 15:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0ceee7a-2b79-4659-a17e-15302ccfa98c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1fb309e-a736-411a-aa3b-f40e93f1e0c0
  14th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0ceee7a-2b79-4659-a17e-15302ccfa98c
  30th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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